Ersun Yanal slams Montella after Belgium defeat: 'Just pay him off and let him go!'

Following the national football team's 3-0 defeat to Belgium in the Nations League, criticism directed at head coach Vincenzo Montella has come to the fore. Former head coach Ersun Yanal questioned Montella's impact on the team with harsh words in his post-match assessment.

Speaking on the SMEX Sports YouTube channel, Yanal targeted the Italian coach over the football played by the national team. Yanal said of Montella, "Just pay him off and let him go! If you can't make them play, step aside; someone who can will come. We have plenty of lions ready to step up."

Yanal stated that the national team head coaching position is not limited to on-field decisions, citing the bond that foreign coaches who previously worked in Turkey established with the country's football. Referring to names like Piontek and Derwall, Yanal argued that these coaches internalized the system and strengthened the infrastructure.

Taking his criticism to the issue of contracts, Yanal suggested that the current situation stems from the structure of the agreement. The experienced coach continued his reaction by saying, "Do you know where the problem is? The problem is in the contract. You don't make a contract like this."

While the national team's performance and Montella's future are being debated following the defeat to Belgium, Yanal's remarks have found wide resonance in the football community.